It's about finding the right balance between stability and growth. 

Maybe selling is an idea worth considering if the house is a Mona Lisa and kind of beyond the general reality of typical tenant's maintenance obligation and ability, and they aren't paying for the additional quality.If you really want to keep the home, you may find a way to be very happy about it with the right team, whether it be property management, electricians, contractors, or tenants.

Selling the property within your Solo 401(k) and returning the proceeds to the account simplifies compliance and ensures tax-deferred growth (or tax-free in a Roth Solo 401(k.)).

lol not sure what I am getting into this year but always looking. really trying to grow the unit count. i probably won't do a flip.

Columbus also has great macroeconomics - lots of job growth, population growth, and major employers developing here.

You think Bay Area property value still has a large upside growth potential?

Columbus has some solid fundamentals like job growth, population growth, and entry prices that still make sense compared to rents.

Secondly I think eventually a bill would be passed that would allow standard financing for these types of properties if it indeed becomes some what of a norm...

It creates far more visibility into the company's operations, their investment decisions, etc.And lastly, you get to the overall ability of the sponsors.  

But the answer for everyone may differ.Here are the personal attributes I see in those able to achieve a higher than market ROI, enough higher to be able to “scale”.1- Knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance2- Minimum 3 -5 years full time, or near full time experience directly related to real estate investing3- Ability to utilize technology for increased efficiency, capacity, and accuracy4- Excellent hired legal counsel and excellent hired marketing help5- Established method(s) of obtaining consistently high QUALITY deal flow6- Ability to manage and choose people who are NOT employees: Attorneys, Appraisers, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Title Companies, Surveyors, Marketing Specialists, Accountants, Contractors, Consultants, Property Managers7- A VERIFIABLE track record of success8- Ability to identify, analyze, and negotiate a deal that can be “worked” for “enhanced” ROI9- Some type of competitive advantage; for example for me it’s my ability to analyze and identify mortgage loans that are actually less risky than all other lenders believe (on the investing in debt side), and on the real property side it’s my ability to analyze”pull the trigger” with LESS information than other investors need,  combined with the ability to pay cash, or raise significant capital almost instantly as well as being able to obtain loans at the lowest prime customer bank rate with no recourse or personal liability.